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just want to let you know metaphorica, i went for my 12 week scan last monday only to be told my baby had not been growing since around 8 weeks. i had the tablets you are talking about on wednesday, and i must say they are not as bad as i thought they would be. yes there was some cramping, but nothing i could not handle. and i took the pain killers.
i went back wednesday for another ultrasound but it had not all come away, there was a 2cm piece left (they said they like anything left to be less than 1cm), so i had to have more tablets, but i think they have worked this time.
have to go back again friday for another check up. it is just my opinion but i think the tablets were the best option for me, as i do not want surgery if it can be avoided. feel free to pm me if you have any questions at all. and please do not give up hope. it happened once it can happen again
Hi ScaryPinkFairy (another great name)
Thanks for your story, it really does help to hear of others in a similar situation. I passed the sac naturally the night of seeing the hospital, but I've still been bleeding alot, so went back for another US today. Like you, there's still retained product, so I have to have the D&C tommorrow morning anyway. I'm less afraid now that I know they are putting me up front the list. This afternoon I have had severe cramping and bleeding, so bad I felt faint and very scared, DP isn't here with me. Rang the hospital and they say it's nothing to worry about (meaning there's nothing wrong with me, it's my body trying to clean out the products) but suggested coming in if the pain is unbearable (which it was, an hour or two ago). This morning they also advised us to go for IFV, though DP isn't keen. I may look into it again. God knows where I'd get the money.

I hope you are feeling better and Friday's scan is clear. I can't believe the support and information I've gleaned here. All those who didn't say alot other than sorry--your words have been noticed, too. Thank you again, all. You are life-savers.
Metaphorica